Category: Backpacker Tips

Throughout history, many wonderful, worrisome and weird laws have been put in place, many of which are still enforced today. Before travelling it’s always a good idea to do some research on the specific...

Over the last month, along with three million other earthlings, I’ve been participating in Plastic Free July. I committed to going completely plastic free and came pretty close. Although I’ve been leading a lower...

The specific hiking gear you need will vary depending on the different terrains and climates you’re hiking in. But there are some essential items that every hiker should have before hitting the trails. Essential...

The Problem Many of us are familiar with the saddening and infuriating video of a plastic straw being extracted from a turtle’s nose that went viral on social media. This finding devastated environmentalists and...

Strap on those hiking boots because it’s time to discover one of the world’s best-trekking destinations: Peru! More than just the Inca Trail, although of course it made the list, Peru has a variety of...

Sometimes rules are definitely made to be broken, but when it comes to preserving something beautiful we should all be on board to follow the rules. The Caño Cristales, a many-coloured river located in...

Feeling adventurous? We’ve got you covered with our pick of the top 10 adventure destinations around the world. 1. Queenstown, New Zealand The extreme sports capital of the world seems like an obvious place...